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How to Select a Dog Trainer Guide for Veterinarians

On By Joyce KeslingIn About Responsible Dog, Animal Behavior, Animal Welfare, Behavior Issues, behavior problem, behaviorist, Bradenton FL, cat behavior, dog behavior, dog trainer, dog training, Dog Welfare, FYI, puppy training, Sarasota FL, Training dogs

Information owners should obtain before choosing a dog trainer * It is advised that clients call and interview a trainer prior to hiring them. If the trainer you are considering using falls into any of these categories, you should pick another trainer. · If the equipment recommended for basic obedience includes or is focused on choke collars, prong collars, or shock collars. · Trainers who ban head collars of any kind may rely unduly on force. · If the trainer instructs you to manage your dog’s behaviors by pinching toes, kneeing the dog in the chest or abdomen, hitting the dog, forcibly holding the dog down against their will, constantly yelling at the dog, frequently yanking the collar constantly, or using prong, choke, pinch or shock collars or electronic stimulation. · If the trainer believes most or all training is about encouraging the person to be “alpha” and teaching the dog to “submit”.

The Role of Integrated Compliance and Obedience Training In preventing and treating behavior problems

On By Joyce KeslingIn Bradenton FL, dog behavior, dog trainer, dog training, puppy training, Sarasota FLLeave a comment

The Role of Integrated Compliance and Obedience Training In preventing and treating behavior problems The role of incorporating obedience training or “nonconfrontational compliance training” is commonly suggested in conjunction with treating dog aggression problems. One of the benefits, according to Tortora (1983) is dogs learn cooperative behavior provides safety. In addition, Clark and Boyer (1993), …

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Good dog trainers: How to identify one and why this is important to your veterinary practice

On By Joyce KeslingIn behavior problem, Bradenton FL, dog behavior, dog trainer, dog training, Dog Welfare, FYI, puppy training, Sarasota FL, Training dogs

The purpose of this brief article is to demonstrate the value of identifying “good dog trainers” and incorporating this knowledge into your veterinary practice. The following recommendations represent a consensus document compiled by the authors as one of the final projects in the Advanced Applied Clinical Behavioral Medicine course at the 2004 NAVC PGI. Many of the authors are now using these recommendations in their practices in ways that have increased their productivity and altered the way they now practice medicine.

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Experiencing Anticipation Training Dogs – Using Time Outs versus Stops

On By Joyce KeslingIn behaviorist, Bradenton FL, dog aggression, dog behavior, dog trainer, dog training, puppy training, Sarasota FL

“A common flaw in stimulus-controlled behavior is anticipation: Once the cue has been learned, the subject is so eager to offer the behavior that it acts before the cue has actually been given” (Pryor, 1984, 1999). I prefer to use the training correction “stops” given the context is connected with actively training dogs versus using timeouts for social corrections. There are inherent differences between the two types of context and use. To avoid confusion and provide consistent feedback between dog and owner/handler, understanding when, why, where, and for what reason should be considered at all times. Dogs learn best when provided clear rules concerning their behavioral responses, doing this avoids anxiety produced when any subject is unsure about any consequences that may result from their behavior. This also explains why using punishment, especially incorrectly, can cause serious learning deficits.